1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 435 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mustang | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Mustang | Minor |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |